Paying $50 dollars for the venue and inviting about 50 give or take. I would really like to keep food and decor under $250 and would like a photo banner and a happy birthday banner, would ideally like to make these myself.
Give me any ideas you have Please and thanks in advance !
Re: Theme: butterfly and it's a first birthday.
Actually I went to a party last weekend where pizza and subway sandwiches were served. Not sure if that fits your budget but it is a less expensive way to go for catered food.
Hmm...birthday parties are gift giving events (no matter how you word the invitation) so asking guests to cater your event, IMO, isn't appropriate.
LOVE the construction paper ideas! You could make a Happy Birthday banner by stringing them together, or put pics of DD on them or decorate them in endless ways...
I got loads of bda ideas from pintrest. It was overwhelming but eventually I settled on and executed a few of my favorites.